Date Admitted to the Union: February 14, 1912 - Arizona was the 48th State
Arizona State Capital:
Phoenix
State Nickname:
The Grand Canyon State
State Motto:
Ditat deus (God Enriches)
Land Area:
113,642 sq. mi.,
6th Largest state
Border States:
California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah; Chihuahua and Sonora, Mexico
State Bird:
Cactus Wren
State Tree:
Palo Verde
State Flowers:
Saguaro Cactus Blossom
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